English 6 - Vocabulary II (22/23)

wield

to handle (for example a tool); to exert (for example power)

strictly

exactly or correctly

facade

(n.) the front or face of a building; a surface appearance (as opposed to what may lie behind)

particularly

especially

equally

to the same degree or level; into amounts or parts that are the same size

conscientious

characterized by extreme care and great effort; diligent

modest

quiet or humble in manner or appearance

conceited

excessively proud of oneself; vain

inculcate

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

declare

announce publicly or officially

devoted

dedicated

reassure

to make less worried or fearful; to comfort

impress

to make someone feel admiration and respect

pragmatist

practical person; one who is concerned with usefulness

increasingly

advancing in amount or intensity

settle

1. to put an end to an argument or a disagreement
2. to decide or arrange something finally
3. (v.i.) to make a place your permanent home

lavish

extravagant

don

a lecturer (particularly in Oxford or Cambridge)

rift

a split, break, or breach

riot

public disorder or violence

resign

to give up a job, an office, or a right or claim

widen

extend in scope or range or area

effectively

in such a manner as to achieve a desired result

sanctions

restrictions intended to enforce international law

turmoil

great commotion and confusion

sympathetic

feeling, showing, or expressing compasion

yearn

to have a strong and earnest desire

devastated

damaged, destroyed, shocked ,extremely sad

mull over

think carefully about something over a period of time

inscrutable

impossible to understand or interpret

overwhelmed

feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started